COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Employee and Public Services Department

 

DATE:

July 17, 2006

BOARD MEETING DATE:

August 1, 2006

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Tim Sullivan, Assistant Director, Employee and Public Services

Steven M. Rossi, Risk Manager

   

SUBJECT:

Disposition of Claims Filed Against County

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Deny the claims listed below.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Provide responsive, effective, and collaborative government.

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

 

BACKGROUND:

Under authority of Resolution No. 35006 and Ordinance No. 2321, the Board directed the Director to process claims filed against the County. Further investigation may indicate justification for payment by the County. If so, payment will be made under the authority of the Risk Manager or will be brought back to the Board.

 

DISCUSSION:

The Risk Management Division has reviewed these claims and recommends that you take the following action:

 

Claim #

Claimant

Recommended Board
Action and Basis

 

Claims recommended for denial:

G05-084

Alban, Santiago

5/23/06 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges he was not properly notified by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office regarding his stolen vehicle that resulted in towing and storage fees.

 

G05-087

Brothers, Aubrey Lee

3/30/06 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges he was victimized and assaulted by a Deputy Sheriff causing injury to his right upper shoulder.

 

G05-085

Goldstein, Darryl Lee

1/10/06-5/10/06 Non-culpable

 

Claimant alleges he was sexually harassed and subjected to embarrassment by a Deputy Sheriff causing emotional distress.

 

G05-086

Placer County Sheriff's Department

4/30/06 Non-culpable

 

Claimants allege reimbursement for the search and rescue of a San Mateo County resident.

 

APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM

 

G05-082

Picone, Stephen S.

12/9/05 No statutory

   

basis for excuse

 

Claimant requests leave to present a late claim wherein he alleges lost personal property while at the security check point in the
Hall of Justice.